Concerned Parents and Educators (CPE) has urged the federal government to immediately reassess the age restrictions on WASSCE eligibility. In a statement signed by the Coordinator and CEO of Edumark Consult, Mrs. Yinka Ogunde, on Friday, the group cautioned the government about the potential long-term negative effects this policy could have on youth and society….
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has urged the Federal Government to address the rising food prices and worsening hardship in the country. In a communiqué released after their week-long second Plenary Meeting, held in Auchi Diocese, Edo State, the bishops called on the government to provide support to farmers through subsidies, soft loans,…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, emphasized that participating in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is a response to the call to promote national unity and development. He noted that the purpose of the NYSC is to mend and strengthen a nation facing divisive challenges. During the swearing-in and opening ceremony of the 2024 Batch…
Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents have killed students at Faudiya School in the Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State. The school is affiliated with the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), a Shiite sect. According to reports, the attackers stormed Hausari quarters in Geidam around 3:44 a.m. on Friday. Sources revealed that the…
The Commissioner of Police for Zamfara State, Mohammed Dalijan, has officially awarded new ranks to recently promoted officers in the state. This follows the promotion of 160 personnel by the Nigerian Police Force. Specifically, 84 Assistant Superintendents of Police II (ASP II) have been advanced to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP I), and 76 Inspectors…
Dr. Emeka Kalu, Director General of Global Initiatives for Good Governance (GIGG), expressed his support for Atiku in a statement issued in Lagos. Kalu argued that Nigeria needs a leader with extensive experience and broad national appeal, qualities that Atiku embodies as a unifying figure. He stated, “As the 2027 general elections approach, Alhaji Atiku…
Abdourahamane Diallo, Head of Office and Country Representative of UNESCO in Nigeria, has expressed the organization’s willingness to offer technical support for the growth of Nollywood, Nigeria’s film industry. He made this statement during the exclusive premiere of the movie “When Wolves Cry,” which addresses the harmful impact of fake news. The event, held at…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Development, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Project and SOLIDARIDAD, has trained enumerators to profile oil palm farmers in Cross River State. During the official launch of the training workshop on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in Calabar, the State’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation, Johnson Ebokpo,…
The Students’ Union of the University of Ibadan (UI) on Friday rejected the school fee increment approved by the institution’s governing council. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that to show their disapproval, the students staged an overnight protest from 10:20 p.m. to 2 a.m. We reject the decision made by the council. We…
The Osun State Government has warned tricycle operators in the state to ensure they have all the necessary documents for their vehicles. The state government issued this warning through a statement by Yakubu Adejare, the Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Transportation, on Thursday in Osogbo. The government urged the tricycle operators to obtain…
